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Lemon Lavender Cake

Lemon Lavender Cake: A Floral Twist on Classic Flavor

This Lemon Lavender Cake combines warm pumpkin flavors with floral notes, creating a delightful twist perfect for any dessert table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Finely Ground Culinary Lavender Food-safe
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 1 drop Purple Food Coloring Optional

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Gradually add eggs and mix with liquids until well combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  10. Frost cooled cookies and optionally add purple food coloring to frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, organic ingredients and avoid overmixing.

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